Get Connected at BUMC Fall 2012

Get Connected

Fall 2012 Ways to learn, grow and serve at Brentwood United Methodist Church

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY (Infants – 6th Grade) www.bumc.net/children Contact Ellen Garrett, egarrett@bumc.net, 577-7261 Choirs: Julie Morgan, jmorgan@bumc.net, 324-8216

• Are you and your kids new to BUMC?

Visitors can check in at the Children’s Welcome Desk located in the Chapel Narthex (“C” building, main level) to be directed to an appropriate classroom.

• Nursery (infants – 3 years)

Tender-loving care for the youngest attendees of our church during all four worship services and Sunday morning Bible Studies. (Children “graduate” to Sunday School classes and Preschool Worship in September if they are age three before September 30.)

• Sunday School 9:45 am • Godly Play (for preschoolers during worship) 8:30 am & 11:00 am • HIGHWAY 56 (5th & 6th Grades) Sunday School Mileage Alleluia Choir Extra Mile

Sundays, 9:45 - 10:45 am Sundays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm Sundays, 6:00 – 7:00 pm Wednesdays, 6:15 – 7:30 pm

Gym (resumes 8/26) Adult Choir Room Room C305 (resumes 9/5)

• Children’s Music

Angel Choir.............Age 4 thru Pre-K............Wednesdays, 6:15 – 7:00 pm...... 3rd Floor

(by Sept. 30, 2012) Agape Choir ...........Kindergarten & 1st ........Wednesdays, 6:15 – 7:00 pm...... 3rd Floor Asbury Choir ..........2nd, 3rd & 4th ..................Wednesdays, 6:15 – 7:30 pm...... 3rd Floor Rhythm & Bells ......2nd- 6th ...........................Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm......Parlor Alleluia Choir .........5th & 6th ........................Sundays, 6:00 – 7:00 pm............ Adult Choir Room

STUDENT MINISTRY (7th - 12th Grades)

www.bumcsm.net Contact Rosanne Schenck, rschenck@bumc.net, 324-7251 (Bible Studies) Allison Fasig, afasig@bumc.net (Small groups); Julie Morgan, jmorgan@bumc.net (Choirs).

(1) Under Missions, Room in the Inn - I think that write up is • Sunday Morning 9:45 am Opportunities: confusing - sounds like you would host people in your home • 7th & 8th Sunday School is filled with large group teaching, small discussion groups, activities, interacting with but I assume it is referring to hosting at BUMC? new people, games and more – Jr. High Room • 9th Sunday School is filled with large group teaching, small discussion groups, activities, interacting with new people, games and more – Tabernacle • 10th-12th Sunday School: a topical based discussion group that covers tough topics that teenagers face – Rm A191 • 10th-12th Church Now: 10th-12th grade opportunity to help in Pre-School, Elementary, or Highway 56 Sunday School classes; 11th-12th grade students can help Middle School Sunday School; 12th grade can be Freshman Mentors in 9th Grade Sunday School • 9th-12th Reunion Sundays: The first Sunday of every month ALL high school students for a morning of fellowship, celebration, and worship – Tabernacle • 12th Senior Class (Spring Semester) for those in their last semester of high school to explore unique topics and challenges that will face those soon to be graduating and heading off to college

• Sunday Morning 11:00 am Opportunity:

• 7th-12th Sunday School - Jr Hi Room – tentative opportunity depending on interest

• Student Ministry Sunday Nights

Youth Choir rehearsals (7th-9th Grade Jubilation Choir, 10th-12th Grade Sonshine Choir), Worship & Teaching, and Small Groups (8-10 students with two caring and trained adult leaders).

• Student Ministry Wednesday Night Bible Studies

Middle School, High School Guys, and High School Girls, Youth Disciple, begins September 5, 7-8 pm

• Youth Music

Jubilation Choir ......7th–9th ...........................Sundays, 6:45 – 7:45 pm............Youth Choir Room Sonshine Choir .......10th–12th........................Sundays, 5:00 – 6:10 pm............ Youth Choir Room Youth Handbells......Grades 7-12...................Sundays, 4:00 – 5:00 pm............Room B153B

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY – 55+ Contact Rev. Erin Racine, eracine@bumc.net, 324-7244

• PEP Club – 2nd Tuesdays, 6:30 pm, Haney Hall, Dish to share - fellowship and entertainment.

• Primetimers Thursdays, 10 am to 1 pm, Singles Space. Sack lunch - games, singing, and fellowship.

• Sunny Day Club A weekly meeting for those in the early stages of dementia & Alzheimers. Contact Rev. Erin Racine at 324-7244.

MISSIONS & OUTREACH Contact Mike Dennison, mdennison@bumc.net, 324-7222

• 61st Ave. UMC After-school Mentors for K-5th Graders

Tutoring begins Tuesday, August 28 and is held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:00 - 5:30 pm. Contact Nita Haywood at nitahaywood@aol.com.

• Harvest Hands – www.harvesthandscdc.com

K-4th Grade and 5th-12th Grade Volunteers through May 23: Once a week commitment, 3:45-6:00 Contact Abby at abby@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963 to volunteer.

• Connect with a Child in South Africa

Sponsor a child at Thembelihle School, our partner school in Howick, South Africa.

• KidSale Fall 2012 Sale — September 25-29

A consignment sale of quality children’s clothing, toys and equipment, held each spring and fall, and benefiting BUMC youth missions and other outreach missions of BUMC. Those participating in the sale receive 70% of the selling price and BUMC receives 30% designated for missions. For more information on volunteering email volunteer@bumckidsale.net.

• Room In the Inn

November through March – BUMC provides in the GYM a hot dinner, shower, warm bed, laundry service, breakfast and sack lunch for the next day to homeless men.

CONGREGATIONAL CARE Contact Rev. Rachel Peavyhouse-Fay, rpfay@bumc.net, 324-7237

• Support Groups Check our website for a list of current support groups and resources at

www.bumc.net/encouragement.

• Email Prayer Team Intentional prayer for others. Contact Bill Fleenor, bfleenor@comcast.net.

• Blessing of the Animals October 14, 2 pm, BUMC Front Lawn. A celebration of God’s gift of creation.

CONNECTIONAL MINISTRY Contact Rev. Dr. Jeff Wilson, jwilson@bumc.net, 324-8208

• Annual Church-wide Picnic Sunday, August 19, 4:30 pm, Front Lawn

Music! Games! Great food and fellowship! Starting at 4:30. If your last name begins with A-N, bring a side dish. Last names O-Z bring a dessert. Contact Sandy Walker at 300-8856.

• Worship Greeters Needed

Greeters are the first impression someone has as they come to worship and therefore, one of the most important acts of hospitality we offer. Greeters volunteer before just one service, just once a quarter. Contact Judy Bumgarner: 373-3664 or jbumgarner@bumc.net.

ADULT MUSIC Contact Shannon Garrett, sgarrett@bumc.net, 577-7267

• Chancel Choir Rehearses Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, Adult Choir Room; sings Sundays, 11:00 am • BUMC Ringers Adult Handbell Choir, Rehearses Sundays, 5:00-6:00 pm, Room B153B • JoySound Orchestra Contact Patsy Wade, pwade@bumc.net, 324-7227. Open to both youth and adults.

Rehearsals begin Sunday, September 9, 3:45-4:45 pm, Room - B163

ADULT DISCIPLESHIP www.bumc.net/adultclasses Contact Judith Bone, jbone@bumc.net, 324-7258

• Adult Sunday School Classes 9:45 and 11:00am

Our Sunday Morning Classes are on-going and meet during both our 9:45 and 11:00 AM services. Many are a collection of people in a similar life-stage though some span multiple decades. For a full description of our classes visit the church website at www.bumc.net

• Small Groups of Many Shapes and Sizes

Groups meet throughout the week for study and fellowship. If you are interested in a small group, please contact Judith Bone for more information at jbone@bumc.net or 324-7258.

• Studies: Disciple Bible Study

Orientation sessions begin the week of August 19. You can still join but you need to sign-up today!

Next opportunity January 2013. Contact Wini Grizzle at geogriz@comcast.net, 377-6868 with questions.

Mission Study on Haiti [All Church Members are Welcome] Sponsored by United Methodist Women

Saturday, August 25; 8:30 am - 12:30 pm; Haney Hall; Led by Joy Clark Contact Shirley Paris - 791-4727, s.paris@aol.com or Margery Mayer - 661-9984; margerymayer@webtv.net.

Jonah: Navigating a Life Interrupted

September 5 - October 10; Wednesdays 9-11 am; Led by Lou Anne Jacobs

Nehemiah: a Heart Can Break

October 17 - December 12; Wednesdays 9-11 am; Led by Lou Anne Jacobs

The Meaning of Jesus [N. T. Wright and Marcus Borg] September 4 - December 11; Tuesdays 9:30-11:00 am; Led by Rev. Jeff Wilson and Judith Bone Mom’s in Prayer PM

September 5 - December 12; Wednesdays 6-7:30 pm Contact Melissa Wyatt - mjfwyatt@gmail.com, 221-9802 or Emily Jackson - ecjacks@gmail.com or 457-1732.

How to Read, Interpret and Understand the Bible

October 3, 10, 17, 24; Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 pm; Led by Bishop Joe Pennel

SINGLE ADULTS www.bumc.net/singles Contact Shebbie Shields, sshields@bumc.net, 324-7240

• Yoga Tuesdays, 6:00 pm, Donations to Fisher House are accepted.

• Bridge Classes: Beginners Mondays, through October 8 6:30 – 8:30 pm 10 lessons $82

Intermediate

Fridays, Begins September 7 6:30 – 8:30 pm 8 lessons

$72

• Book Club Meets once a month, 6:30 pm, September 11 - The Walk by Richard Paul Evans • Game Nights Second Friday of each month, 6:00 pm, fellowship, fun & potluck dinner • Transparenting Saturday, September 22, 10 am - 2 pm, Cost, $25 • Divorce Recovery Wednesdays, Begins August 29, 6-8 pm, 6 weeks, cost $30 • Boundaries Wednesdays, Begins September 12, 6:30-8:00 pm, Cost, $21 • Singles Thanksgiving Dinner Friday, November 16, Cost, $5 • Christmas Dance Saturday, December 8

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